Focused classrooms practice guide

Focused classrooms maximise students’ on-task learning time by minimising disruptive behaviour and disengagement. This guide outlines key practices for creating focused classrooms:

• Establish a system of rules and routines from day one. 
• Explicitly teach and model appropriate behaviour. 
• Hold all students to high standards.
• Actively engage students in their learning. 

This guide is part of the Tried and Tested series, covering education practices that have been proven to make a positive impact on learning.